Well, this weekend checked A LOT of boxes!

Well, this weekend checked A LOT of boxes!

Part of my summer bucket list? CHECK.One of my 12 Months of Christmas goals? CHECK.Something from my 26 in 26 list? CHECK. “How?” you wonder… Well, let’s recap! I’ve been wanting to get to Palm Springs for a while now, but apparently I’ve been a little too busy living...
Bubba Burgers & Celebrity Sightings

Bubba Burgers & Celebrity Sightings

Takeaway: Sometimes the most unforgettable vacation moments come from cheeseburgers, chocolate shakes, and the last person you expect to see standing in line next to you. This is post 7 of 10. 🍔 Bubba Burgers: A Kauai Classic There are certain foods that just...
Hot Tubs in the Rain & Other Unexpected Joys

Hot Tubs in the Rain & Other Unexpected Joys

Takeaway: Sometimes the most magical vacation moments aren’t the sunny ones — they’re the ones where you lean into the weather, embrace the unexpected, and find comfort in the rain. This is post 6 of 10. 🌧 When Kauai Decides to Be Moody Kauai is famous for its...
Adventures in Hanalei & Shaved Ice Dreams

Adventures in Hanalei & Shaved Ice Dreams

Takeaway: Some days are made of wandering, window shopping, sweet treats, and tiny victories and somehow those become the days you remember most. This is post 5 of 10. 🌺 A Morning in Hanalei Hanalei has this way of pulling you in with its charm — the mountains...
Summer Fun So Far…

Summer Fun So Far…

I always like to make a summer bucket list around the first day of summer, along with getting an ice cream cone to officially kick things off. This year, though, it didn’t quite happen that way. I usually make a cute poster to hang in my office as a reminder to get...
Pizza, Puzzles & Poolside Bliss

Pizza, Puzzles & Poolside Bliss

Takeaway: Sometimes the best vacation days aren’t the ones packed with adventure — they’re the ones where you do almost nothing… and love every second of it. This is post 4 of 10. If you can find the first, second, and third post here. 🍕 The Wood‑Fired Pizza...
Pancake Quests & Malasada Magic

Pancake Quests & Malasada Magic

Takeaway: Sometimes the best vacation moments come from the plans that don’t work out — especially when they lead you to pancakes, malasadas, and unexpected magic. This is post 3 of 10. If you can find the first post and second post here. It started as a simple...
The Great Lapperts Love Affair

The Great Lapperts Love Affair

Takeaway: Vacation isn’t complete without a signature treat — and for me, that treat is Lapperts. Mint chip, vanilla bean, chocolate Oreo crunch… it’s not just ice cream. It’s a whole personality at this point. This is post 2 of 10. If you missed the first post, click...
Aloha, Slow Mornings

Aloha, Slow Mornings

Takeaway: Slow mornings aren’t a luxury — they’re a lifeline. Kauai reminded me how good life feels when you start the day with intention, quiet, and a cup of something warm. 🌺 The Magic of a Hawaiian Morning There’s something about waking up in Kauai that...
40 Days, 40 Donations… Now What?

40 Days, 40 Donations… Now What?

Lent has officially come to an end, and I’m excited to report… progress! I filled two full bags and added a lamp I replaced, so yes, we are doing the thing overhere. Everything is loaded up in the car, which honestly feels like a win in itself. Now… let’s talk about...